{"id":70104,"date":"2021-06-19T12:07:26","date_gmt":"2021-06-19T06:37:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsmakhani.com\/?p=70104"},"modified":"2021-06-19T12:07:26","modified_gmt":"2021-06-19T06:37:26","slug":"address-by-the-cas-combined-graduation-parade-at-afa-on-19-jun-21","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsnarad.com\/pa\/address-by-the-cas-combined-graduation-parade-at-afa-on-19-jun-21\/","title":{"rendered":"ADDRESS BY THE CAS: COMBINED GRADUATION PARADE AT AFA ON 19 JUN 21"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Delhi 19 JUN 2021\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n
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\u00d8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief Training Command, Commandant Air Force Academy, proud parents & relatives\u00a0who are witnessing the Parade live on their screens,<\/em>\u00a0Instructors\u00a0& Staff, Flight Cadets on parade,\u00a0Ladies and Gentlemen.<\/p>\n

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\u00d8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0A Very Good Morning\u00a0and my congratulations to the 161 graduating officers for being awarded the President’s Commission.<\/p>\n

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\u00d8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0My congratulations also to the award winners for their outstanding performance during the training, and to the six officers from Indian Navy\u00a0as well as the five officers from Indian Coast Guard for earning their coveted wings.\u00a0Good Show and Keep it up.<\/p>\n

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\u00d8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Today\u2019s Combined Graduation Parade is historic because despite severe COVID constraints placed upon the training infrastructure\u00a0you all have succeeded in completing your training, that too within the stipulated period. In fact, the Air Force Academy has flown over 20,500 hrs over the last one year \u2013 the highest ever in our history. My special compliments on achieving this milestone and implementing significant enhancements in our training curriculum.<\/p>\n

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\u00d8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Indeed, this day is a great testament to the grit and determination shown by each one of you as well as to the yeoman contribution by the\u00a0instructors.<\/p>\n

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\u00d8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0I take this opportunity to commend the efforts put in by all our Training Establishments and the faculty\u00a0for guiding, mentoring and teaching; not only the fundamentals of being a Military Leader, but also instilling\u00a0in you\u00a0IAF\u2019s core values of \u2018Mission, Integrity and Excellence\u2019.<\/p>\n

\u00d8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Living by these core values and preserving our glorious traditions through selflessness and sacrifice will be your sacred duty from this day on.<\/p>\n

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\u00d8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0I would like to express my deep gratitude to all the proud parents who stood by their daughters and sons during an extremely rigorous training schedule.\u00a0I am mindful of the fact that your wards did not come home during the term break and have been toiling non-stop in pursuit of their dreams. You – as their parents and their family – should be proud of the fact\u00a0that your guidance, support and encouragement are here for all to see;\u00a0as your children stand on the parade ground-\u00a0resplendent in their blue uniforms and transformed into spirited and confident officers\u00a0of the Indian Air Force.<\/p>\n

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\u00d8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0To all these graduating officers, I have this to say.\u00a0In a short while from now,
\nyou will take your first steps into the IAF as Commissioned Officers. As you do so, it is essential for you to know where you are headed\u00a0and the huge responsibilities that will come to rest on your young shoulders.<\/p>\n

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\u00d8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0IAF is undergoing a monumental transformation.\u00a0Rapid infusion of niche technology and combat power\u00a0in every facet of our operations\u00a0has never been as intense as it is now!<\/p>\n

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\u00d8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0This is primarily because of the unprecedented and rapidly evolving security challenges that we face,\u00a0coupled with a rising geo-political uncertainty in our neighbourhood and beyond.<\/p>\n

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\u00d8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The last few decades have clearly established\u00a0the critical role of Air Power in achieving victory in any conflict. It is in this backdrop that IAF\u2019s on-going capability enhancement assumes tremendous significance.<\/p>\n

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\u00d8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0All of you are very fortunate to be joining the Air Force at this juncture. The Pilots will get to fly fighters carrying an array of potent standoff precision weapons\u00a0and connected in networks. The transport and helicopter fleets are equipped with C-17,\u00a0C-130, ALH, Chinook and Apache aircraft which are state of the art\u00a0and capable of contributing equally effectively in war or HADR situations.\u00a0Engineers will need to master e-MMS, which is one of the largest networked aircraft maintenance management systems in the world that we have established across diverse type of aircraft. Controllers will have to adapt to vectoring fighters in large formations using digitised and networked IACCS systems in the MAFI environment. Logisticians will use automation to drive procurement and resupply through totally automated and computerised networks on inventory management.\u00a0All of you will be tied together with a completely paperless e-governance suite to enhance the efficiency of basic administration across the entire Air Force.<\/p>\n

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\u00d8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0I have always believed\u00a0that the generation you belong to is technologically adept and well versed with exploiting the digital space. \u00a0Now is the time for you to prove it. I can assure you that the environment you will step into, when you cross these portals will not only challenge, but stretch your capabilities. You will need to hit the ground running and work hard to deliver what the Air Force expects of you.\u00a0It was with this focus that B Tech degree was introduced compulsorily for the Air Force cadets in NDA and I am happy to note that 81 of the 87 graduating officers from the Flying branch are B.Tech. I am sure this will facilitate rapid comprehension and exploitation of modern platforms, weapons, sensors and technologies. Notwithstanding all these advances in technology, as young leaders, you must know that IAF\u2019s core strength is in \u201cOUR PEOPLE\u201d and you must always nurture this strength.<\/p>\n

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\u00d8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0While maintaining operational readiness,\u00a0IAF has also been proactively assisting in the national fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.\u00a0Proactive vaccination and strict COVID discipline\u00a0within IAF\u00a0enabled us to undertake all\u00a0COVID\u00a0tasks on a war-footing. IAF\u2019s heavy lift capability was put into action for airlift of\u00a0crucial COVID related equipment; wherein our transport fleet flew more than 3800 hours within two months in a huge effort across the globe and domestically to transport critical oxygen Tankers, and all related medical equipment and supplies.\u00a0 You all are joining the field that operates at this level,\u00a0across the spectrum.<\/p>\n

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\u00d8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0It is also essential for all of you to bear in mind that as future leaders, you will stand shoulder to shoulder with your comrades in Olive Greens and Whites and prosecute integrated operations.\u00a0You will be an integral part of this important transition in the years ahead.<\/p>\n

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\u00d8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Before I conclude,\u00a0I once again congratulate the newly commissioned officers for your achievements. As you grow in your career, face each challenge with determination and courage, conduct yourself with dignity and honour\u00a0and aim for the highest professional standards. Lead by personal example and uphold the ethos and culture of IAF \u2013 always and every time.<\/p>\n

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Jai Hind!<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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